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    Problems attaching speedo cable

    So I just got a replacement speedometer cable for my '79 GS850 and I am having a heck of a time getting it attached by the wheel. It seems I have to bend and torque the end of it to get it even a little onto the slotted piece. Am I missing something/is there a trick to getting this cable on?

    #2
    Your speedo drive might be turned . Check that

    It does tend to point downward, tho
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
    1999 ATK 490ES
    1994 DR 350SES

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      #3
      It seems to get caught up by the front break. I was a really tight fit getting the original out and now I can't get the new on placed far enough to screw it in.

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        #4
        mines younger than youres i found that if i took it off the front wheel attached it then put it on the wheel it worked better the first time ..its quite the angle on mine too..

        dont forget to undo the grub screw .. its tiny but its need full.

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          #5
          Loosen the front wheel clamp and the axle bolt. Rotate the speedo drive/attach cable.
          1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
          1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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            #6
            Loosen the axel so you can turn the speedo adapter. If you look there is an arrow and a line to line them up....

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              #7
              Thanks for the help everyone. Looks like both the cable and speedo drive were bad so now I'm replacing that next.

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